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Dijon Apple Pork Chops

Fall Flavors· pork entrees
November 20, 2022

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Dijon Apple Pork Chops – Pork chops are cooked to perfection and then topped with a Dijon apple pan sauce

close up pork chops on a plate with Dijon apple pan sauce on top and a rosemary garnish

Great fall meals don’t have to be reserved for the holiday gatherings only. I find myself craving those flavors all season long but with rarely any recipes that can work during the week. Until now.

These Dijon Apple Pork Chops are quick, use few ingredients, yet are full of fun flavors perfect for the fall. Not only does the apple flavor hit the spot, the rosemary carries it through the winter months as well. It’s all ready within 30 minutes so you can easily whip it up during the week, along with some roasted brussell sprouts and mashed potatoes.

Here are my Dijon Apple Pork Chops!

overhead shot of dijon apple pork chops on a plate with rosemary garnish
close up of pork chop on the left side of the plate of dijon apple pork chops
close up of apple sauce on top of pork chops

Making the sauce

In order to keep the pork popping hot, it’s cooked in the final step. So that means we start by making the sauce. The sauce begins by cooking the apple and start softening them up. The rosemary is added with them to start building the flavors in unison.

Next, apple cider and bouillon powder are added to the apples and cooked until the liquid reduces and the apples are tender. The sauce is removed from heat and finished with a little Dijon mustard and a pat of butter.

The sauce is poured into a bowl and the pan is wiped clean before we start the pork.

Cooking the chops

The pork chops are seasoned with a little salt and pepper and then are placed in the hot pan lined with olive oil. They are cooked 5 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees.

Remove them from the pan and let them sit for 5 minutes before serving. This lets the juices in the pork redistribute and stay in the pork instead of leaking out.

Top each pork chop with about 2 tablespoons of apple mixture. Serve immediately.

photo of slices pork chops with dijon apple topping

Tips & Tricks

  1. Thickness of the chops. These pork chops taste best when at least 1 inch thick. Do not buy thinly sliced chops, as they are easy to overcook and dry out.
  2. Easy on the rosemary. Rosemary is a powerful herb. That’s why only 3/4 of a teaspoon is used in the sauce. Be mindful not to use any more than that or it will overpower the sauce.
  3. Bouillon powder. Bouillon traditionally comes in cubes but nowadays, you can find it in powder form. I like to use Better than Bouillon brand.
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Dijon Apple Pork Chops

Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time30 mins
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 medium gala apple
  • ¼ ounce fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablepoon olive oil divided
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
  • ½ cup apple cider or juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 pound boneless pork chops
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Dice apple into small cubes. Strip rosemary off the stems and chop. Measure ¾ teaspoon and discard the rest. Add ½ tablespoon to a nonstick pan and heat over medium heat. Add rosemary and apple to the pan. Cook until the apples are softened, about 6 minutes.
  • Add chicken bouillon and apple cider to the pan and bring to a simmer. Cook for another 8 minutes until the liquid has reduced and the apples are tender. Remove from heat and add Dijon mustard and butter. Stir together until combined. Give a taste and add salt, if needed. Pour sauce in a bowl and set aside.
  • Wipe out the pan with a paper towel. Set over medium heat with the last ½ tablespoon of olive oil. Season pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides. Add to the hot pan. Cook until center is 145 degrees, about 5 minutes per side (depending on the thickness of the pork chops). Remove from heat and set on a cutting board to cool for 4 minutes.
  • Slice pork chops (or keep whole, depending on preference) and cover with Dijon apple pan sauce. Serve immediately.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Hello Fresh

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Comments

  1. Lisa says

    November 28, 2022 at 7:53 am

    I love quick meals that are also fancy enough for company. This is perfect for a fall dinner too!

    Reply
  2. Moop Brown says

    November 28, 2022 at 3:40 am

    This recipe combines flavors like the dijon, apple and rosemary in a way that is so unique and tasty.

    Reply
  3. Leslie says

    November 27, 2022 at 6:49 pm

    This is a hit! The pork with apples and rosemary compliment each other so well! Love this recipe!

    Reply
  4. Jacqueline Debono says

    November 27, 2022 at 4:21 am

    I love pork with apples. It’s such a delicious and classic combo. This is one of the best ways to serve pork with apples I have found. Absolutely delicious. Definitely a keeper!

    Reply
  5. Veronika says

    November 26, 2022 at 10:42 pm

    The apple cider sauce was amazing! We’ll definitely make these pork chops again soon, such a delicious recipe!

    Reply
  6. Loreto and Nicoletta says

    November 26, 2022 at 3:42 pm

    I agree we don’t have to wait for celebratory holidays to feast on meals like this. Nice to treat oneself during the week, and these pirk chops look moist,vtender, and so delicious with the sweetness of the apples and thst hit of Dijon! Yum!

    Reply
  7. Cathleen says

    November 25, 2022 at 3:30 pm

    My mom used to make something similar to this, so I am so excited to make this!! Thanks so much for the recipe, pinned to make tomorrow 🙂

    Reply
  8. Jessica says

    November 23, 2022 at 11:19 am

    Nice combo of sweet and tart, the apple sauce goes great with this meat. Makes for a great dinner party recipe without too much fuss. thanks!

    Reply
  9. Julie says

    November 22, 2022 at 9:38 pm

    I was looking for a new way to make pork chops and this was it! So tasty and delish. This one is a keeper for sure.

    Reply
  10. Lima Ekram says

    November 22, 2022 at 9:19 pm

    The apple Dijon mustard was amazing! Great recipe!

    Reply
  11. Nancy says

    November 22, 2022 at 8:38 pm

    This mustard pork chops is now our family favourite too. So easy and satisfying on a rainy night.

    Reply
  12. Gina Abernathy says

    November 22, 2022 at 7:54 pm

    The pork was amazing and the apples went well with the dish.

    Reply
  13. Caitlin says

    November 22, 2022 at 6:22 pm

    These pork chops are absolutely delicious, love it!

    Reply
  14. Stephanie says

    November 22, 2022 at 5:30 pm

    I absolutely love the bite of the dijon with the sweetness of the apples in this recipe. Such a delicious combination!

    Reply
  15. Jen @ JENRON DESIGNS says

    November 22, 2022 at 4:59 pm

    Sounds great I may apply this topping to chicken since I do not eat a lot of pork.

    Reply
  16. megane says

    November 22, 2022 at 3:56 pm

    These pork chops were great. Easy recipe to follow and juicy tasty pork. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  17. Colleen says

    November 22, 2022 at 3:09 pm

    These pork chops were so good. The apple Dijon sauce is perfect. I will make this again. Thank you!

    Reply
  18. Monica Simpson says

    November 22, 2022 at 9:54 am

    I’ve always been a fan of apple and pork. The dijon is a nice added touch!

    Reply
  19. Whitney Stewart says

    November 21, 2022 at 8:41 pm

    I’m honestly not a big pork chop fan; something about the texture of the meat I don’t like. But these I’d actually be willing to try!

    Reply
  20. Amber Myers says

    November 21, 2022 at 6:05 pm

    Oh yum, these look so delicious! We love pork chops for dinner.

    Reply

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